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Police are appealing for information

Man killed in suspected hit and run on M1 in Hertfordshire

A picture of the site taken by council officials

Hemel company fined £8k for continuously poorly maintained waste disposal

Hertfordshire Constabulary. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS

Police officer nicknamed ‘Danger’ sacked for behaviour towards female colleagues

The transporter was stolen overnight

Horse transporter is stolen from popular Hemel Hempstead park

Mr Lloyd inspecting Hatfield custody suite. Submitted image.

Police custody visit scheme in Hertfordshire receives award

Frank Lane

Police hunt wanted Tring man accused of coercive control and threatening to kill

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Hertfordshire Police seize three knives and stolen vehicles in week of action

Police officers want to speak to these two

Around £2,000 worth of alcohol stolen in raid of Sainsbury's store in Hemel

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ttempted mugging reported on Hemel Hempstead road

Hertfordshire County Council

Suspected council tax fraud investigations retrieve £1.9m in Herts says report

PCSO Shelley

Hertfordshire police launches podcast series offering insight into policing
Offering first-hand insight into the “life changing” job

An image of the film set from the prosecution

Production company fined £800k after man sustains life-changing injuries

A police officer discovering a knife in Hemel Hempstead

More than 130 knives surrendered during Hertfordshire week of action

The statue taken from The Grove

Police still searching for statue stolen from famous hotel

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Tring man admits to assaulting a woman and criminal damage charges

Police believe the three offenders were around 13 years old

Police hunt trio who mugged teenage boy of his mobile phone in Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire County Council

Security to be increased at Herts recycling centres after dozens of break-ins

Special Superintendent Mike Allardyce, Special Sergeant Alex Whittle, Chief Constable Charlie Hall and Special Superintendent Joanne Reay.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is calling on voluntary 'Special Constables'

Police are asking people with information or who may have seen the van to get in touch.

Animal welfare charity’s van stolen overnight in Hemel Hempstead

The team has shared some of its successes.

Hertfordshire anti-fraud team shares details of investigations

Chief Constable Charlie Hall and PCC David Lloyd. Image: Lynn Brooks.

Police and council working ‘more closely’ amid financial pressures, says PCC

Nitrus oxide canisters. PHOTO: PernilleQvist - stock.adobe.com

Herts PCC welcomes change in legislation over nitrous oxide

Police will be encouraging the public to surrender illegal knives anonymously.

Police crack down on knife crime in Hertfordshire with Operation Sceptre

Police

Men who stole several catalytic convertors in Dacorum sentenced to jail

Police officers want to speak to this man

CCTV appeal launched after attempted break-in reported at Hemel Hempstead home

nitrous oxide containers are often seen in parks, photo from Hertfordshire Constabulary

Police warn residents that recreational drug is set to become illegal

The fine was increased after the landlord repeatedly failed to appear in court

Kings Langley landlord fined for renting out property without working heating

Diwali at a temple. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)

Hertfordshire Constabulary warns of potential thieves targeting Diwali
The police force has recorded an increase in thefts and burglaries during the Hindu festival in recent years

Intervention Officer of the Year PC Jake Smith, photo from Gene Weatherley

Hemel police officer awarded for supporting bereaved families and his colleagues

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Two teenagers charged in connection to Hemel Hempstead mugging

Police are calling for witnesses.

Police appeal for witnesses to house burglary in Hemel Hempstead

Police have confirmed victims lost money by interacting with these scammers

Berkhamsted victim among people tricked by fake job application scammers

The motorist was previously stopped by the police in 2021 at the same location

Speeding motorist in Hemel Hempstead caught driving at 93mph

An intimidation firearm recovered during the week of action

Hemel man arrested during police operation targeting county line drug dealing

Chief Constable Charlie Hall and PCC David Lloyd. Image: Lynn Brooks.

Public urged to have their say on plan to increase scrutiny of police behaviour

The 11-strong team battled through stormy weather to complete the Three Peaks.

Hertfordshire police raise over 10 times £500 target for baby loss charity

Tyler was last seen on Tuesday 10 October

Police remain concerned for welfare of missing teenager

Thames Valley Police has received a significant increase in complaint allegations

Dacorum gains new community police officer

Police raid houses in Luton

Luton men arrested in Herts Police county drugs lines crackdown

Tyler was last seen on Tuesday

Police concerned for welfare of missing Hemel Hempstead teenager

Prison stock image (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Council making plans to give ex-inmates from prison work at tips

Police officers want to speak to these two

CCTV appeal launched after money is stolen in Hemel Hempstead distraction theft

In the courts

Man sentenced for manslaughter of his mum and attempted murder of his dad

Hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community are down in Hertfordshire. Image: Anastasiia Chepinska

Fall in transphobic hate crime in Hertfordshire – despite national rise

Hertfordshire Police has provided crime prevention advice.

Warning to drivers as Dacorum sees rise in vehicle theft
Criminals have targeted keyless entry vehicles using signal relay equipment

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Man in his 70s floored during Tring assault after disabled parking bay dispute

Police are continuing to investigate the incidents.

Police identify suspect following spate of criminal damage in Tring

Police are calling for witnesses.

One man arrested following underground car park robbery in Hemel Hempstead

Police released the dash cam footage of the dangerous driving. Image: Hertfordshire Police

Video shows dangerous driver colliding with car and central barrier on M25

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Hertfordshire Police wants your views ahead of reviewing non-emergency services

Hertfordshire Police and Commissioner David Lloyd, photo from Gene Wetherley

Herts Police chief announces £3.2m funding combating domestic abuse

Metal theft is on the rise across England and Wales. Image: Andrew Matthews PA

Decrease in the number of metal theft offences in Hertfordshire

Police officers at the address. Photo: Herts Police

Police close down house after reports of anti-social behaviour and drug use

Kaylen Donaldson. Picture: Herts Police

Police hunt for man with links to Hemel Hempstead wanted on recall to prison

Prison stock image (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Inmates at prison use shampoo and “zombie drug” spice to get high